Pathology Lab Assistant II

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a detail‑oriented lab support professional for Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston. The role involves clerical and technical tasks, receipt and accessioning of specimens, and collaboration with technologists to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 1–2 years in a lab, healthcare, or customer service setting. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Label, preserve and fix specimens as needed.
• Work with technologists to ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
• Organize patient specimens and assay worksheets for testing.
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input data.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Assist with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens.
• Work closely with technologists to ensure specimens are processed timely and accurately.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
• Organize patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and technologist review.
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input critical data or comments.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Previous laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills so as to be able to interact effectively with individuals in the lab and the hospital.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.
• Demonstrates excellent dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization ability, problem solving skills, customer service and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

3

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specif